SIT50422 – CRICOS: 112142K
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior managers who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with specialised managerial skills and substantial knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate with significant autonomy and are responsible for making strategic business management decisions.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector and for a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found here.
Course Duration: 104 weeks *
Tuition Fee: AUD $30,000
Non-Tuition Fee: AUD $2,000**
Enrolment Fees: AUD $250
* The course is offered for a reduced duration of 26 weeks for graduates who have already completed SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or superseded version), SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or superseded version) and SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
** Non-Tuition fee includes the following resources (for full 104 weeks’ study):
- Kitchen tool kit
- Chef uniform kit
- Chef shoes with anti-slip soles
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face onsite classes
Course Admission Requirements
- Completion of high school studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 (international students only, year 11 or equivalent) schooling OR
- Completion of secondary school /A level education overseas OR
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the hospitality industry as per AQF requirements AND
- Completion of the following qualifications:
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or superseded version)
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or superseded version)
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (or superseded version)
English Language Requirement (for international students only):
In instances where the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires evidence of English language proficiency for student visa application, you will need to provide proof that you satisfy one of the following English language requirements:
- IELTS Test Score of 5.5; OR
- TOEFL (iBT) Test Score of 46; OR
- PTE Academic Test Score of 42; OR
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 47; OR
- OET Pass Grade; OR
- TOEFL (PBT) Test Score of 527 (only if IELTS is not available); OR
- Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.
Assessment
Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.
Award Requirements
For the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management award, students must complete all units successfully. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially complete the qualification.
Vocational Placement
A 200 hours has been allocated for vocational placement.
This qualification requires student to complete at least 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen.
Pathway from Qualification
Students who complete this course may pursue higher education qualifications in hospitality management.
Career Pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following possible job roles:
- Area Manager
- Operations Managers
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Café Owner/Manager
- Kitchen Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Executive Housekeeper,
- Unit Manager Catering Operations
- Executive Chef.
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type |
BSBOPS601 ** | Develop and implement business plans | Core |
BSBFIN601 ** | Manage organisational finances | Core |
SITXFIN011 ** | Manage physical assets | Core |
SITXWHS008 ** | Establish and maintain a work health and safety system | Core |
SITXMPR014 ** | Develop and implement marketing strategies | Core |
SITXHRM010 ** | Recruit, select and induct staff | Core |
SITXHRM012 ** | Monitor staff performance | Core |
SITXGLC002 | Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Core |
SITXFIN010 | Prepare and monitor budgets | Core |
SITXMGT005 | Establish and conduct business relationships | Core |
SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
SITXCCS016 | Develop and manage quality customer service practices | Core |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Elective |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | Elective |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Elective |
SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program | Elective |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using methods of cookery | Elective |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | Elective |
SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations | Elective |
SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | Elective |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Elective |
SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Elective |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | Elective |
SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus | Elective |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | Elective |
SITXCCS011 | Interact with customers | Elective |
SITXCOM006 | Source and present information | Elective |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | Elective |
** Seven (7) units are completed in SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management in 26 weeks. The remaining twenty-six (26) units are completed in the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or superseded version) and SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Students will be awarded credit transfers for these units.
Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet the student and industry requirements.
Intakes 2023
Term 2 2023 Monday, 10 April 2023
Term 3 2023 Monday, 3 July 2023
Term 4 2023 Monday, 25 September 2023
Intakes 2024
Term 1 2024 Monday, 15 January 2024
Term 2 2024 Monday, 8 April 2024
Term 3 2024 Monday, 1 July 2024
Term 4 2024 Monday, 23 September 2024
Intakes 2025
Term 1 2025 Monday, 13 January 2025
Term 2 2025 Monday, 7 April 2025
Term 3 2025 Monday, 30 June 2025
Term 4 2025 Monday, 22 September 2025
Intakes 2026
Term 1 2026 Monday, 12 January 2026
Term 2 2026 Monday, 6 April 2026
Term 3 2026 Monday, 29 June 2026
Term 4 2026 Monday, 21 September 2026
Intakes 2027
Term 1 2027 Monday, 11 January 2027
Term 2 2027 Monday, 5 April 2027
Term 3 2027 Monday, 28 June 2027
Term 4 2027 Monday, 20 September 2027
Intakes 2028
Term 1 2028 Monday, 10 January 2028
Term 2 2028 Monday, 3 April 2028
Term 3 2028 Monday, 26 June 2028
Term 4 2028 Monday, 18 September 2028
Intakes 2029
Term 1 2029 Monday, 8 January 2029
Term 2 2029 Monday, 2 April 2029
Term 3 2029 Monday, 25 June 2029
Term 4 2029Monday, 17 September 2029
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in business
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of business industry areas. Further education pathways may include the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in business or management.
How can you apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
- High School Certificate
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where to from here?
If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with Illoura College International Student Handbook.
